“You live in a dream; you manufacture illusions!” – Tennessee Williams “Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the Peace of God.” – A Course in Miracles … Continue reading A Life of Illusions
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The Necessity and Futility of Plans
“Plans are nothing, but planning is everything.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower “I give this to take with you: Nothing remains as it was. If you know this, you can begin … Continue reading The Necessity and Futility of Plans
Our Desire for More
“The desire for more positive experience is itself a negative experience. And, paradoxically, the acceptance of one’s negative experience is itself a positive experience.” – Mark Manson “When there is … Continue reading Our Desire for More
Our Desire to Be in Control
“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” – Kahlil Gibran “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize … Continue reading Our Desire to Be in Control
Heaven’s Net
“The net of heaven catches all; it’s mesh is course, but nothing slips through.” – 73rd verse of the Tao Te Ching “The LORD has established His throne in the … Continue reading Heaven’s Net
When the Change Changes Everything
All great changes are preceded by chaos” – Deepak Chopra “You must welcome change as the rule, but not as your ruler.” – Denis Waitley “The secret of change is … Continue reading When the Change Changes Everything
The Mirrors of Self-Reflection
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau “Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks … Continue reading The Mirrors of Self-Reflection
The Fragile Nature of Life
“Life was like the ice on an early-winter pond: more fragile than it appeared to be, riddled by hidden fractures, with a cold darkness below.” – Dean Koontz “Yet you … Continue reading The Fragile Nature of Life
When You Feel Like Running Away
“Running from your problems is a race you’ll never win.” – Kid Cudi “We run away all the time to avoid coming face to face with ourselves.” – Unknown “Running … Continue reading When You Feel Like Running Away
Staying Present
“How do we cultivate the conditions for joy to expand? We train in staying present.” – Pema Chodron “The point of power is always in the present moment.” – Louise … Continue reading Staying Present
Walking Your Predestined Pathway 